The Liberals in Power in Alberta 1905-1921A compilation of Alberta provincial and federal candidates from 1905-1921, a time dominated by the Liberal Party. Brief biographical accounts of each individual serve to portray Alberta's history through the actions and interactions of the politically inclined. As a reference material, Alberta Liberals in Power is structured to be both comprehensive and accessible to any casual or professional researcher. It examines the backgrounds of statesman without the intrusion of partiality that political texts often fall prey to. Compiled by Dr. Ernest Mardon and Dr. Austin Mardon, C.M. as part of a larger opus on the histories of Alberta's politicians. |
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Alberta general election Alberta Supreme Court Anglican Anglo-Irish descent appointed attended the University became a prominent Born August Born July Born November Bruce County Bulyea by-election cabinet Calgary East Canada West Canadian Expeditionary Force Canadian Parliamentary Guide Canadian Who’s Cardston Charles Chief Justice Claresholm Conservative member County died Edmonton East Educated election ethnic English descent ethnic Scottish descent father Fort MacLeod George government backbencher High River History of Alberta homesteaded House of Commons James John Legislature for eight Legislature for four Liberal member Lougheed MacLeod Manitoba Mardon married Medicine Hat Methodist Northwest Territories Ontario Opposition member Ottawa Peace River Pincher Creek Presbyterian Prime Minister provincial rancher re-election bid re-election but retired Red Deer retired from politics returned the Conservative returned the Liberal riding Robert saw active service seek re-election Senate served settled at Calgary Sifton Strathcona U.F.A. candidate unsuccessful candidate vacated his seat Wetaskiwin wife Mary William young